Yuki Homes Blog
Guides, insights, and tips on buying property in Japan.
April 1st: The end of the Airbnb Free-For-All
I'm Excited!
Investment Guides
I’ve Never Seen This Happen in Japan… Until Now
If You’re Thinking About Buying a House… Read This...
Backcountry + Konbinis Is the World’s Greatest Combo
My Biggest Gripe With Japan
Its about coffee.
A Month in One of the World’s Snowiest Places
Today’s blog is going to be a more personal one.
How Airbnb-ing in Japan Changed How I Run My Stateside Airbnbs
and vice versa
Build New or Renovate an Old Home in Japan?
The answers pretty easy in my opinion.
How to Get the Most Out of the "Zillow of Japan" NipponHomes
The ONLY Free Zillow of Japan
NEW ON NIPPONHOMES: LAND LISTINGS ARE LIVE
We are listening!!
Ikon Just Added 7 Ski Resorts in Japan
So… What Happens Next?
How to Take the Leap
Become a home owner in Japan don't listen to the nay-sayers.
Is There a Zillow in Japan? YES!
Just so happens we built it.
Am I the Villain for Selling Homes to Foreigners in Japan?
Keep Japan for the Japanese
“A House Can’t Cost $26,000… Can It?”
It can cost cheaper...
How I Stay Productive While Traveling
Swell's incoming, work's outgoing, traveling on a budget while keeping a company running successfully is not magic. It's hard, and it's not as glorious as Instagram makes it seem.
Is Japanese Real Estate the Smartest Investment of 2025? Yuki Homes Explains
While American investors chase overpriced properties, smart money is looking East
Japan Guest House Permits: The Real Deal
If you're looking at guest house investments in Japan, you need to understand the three main permit types. Here's what actually matters.
How to Navigate Municipal Akiya Bank Websites (Even When You Don't Speak Japanese)
Your step-by-step guide to hunting Japanese municipal property databases like a pro
Japan's Akiya Banks: Your Gateway to Affordable Real Estate
The secret weapon most foreigners don't know about when house hunting in Japan
I Might Kill Your Dreams with This Post.
Not because I want to. But because someone needs to tell you the truth.
A Learning Experience in Home Buying in Japan
Beware of bad actors.
Introducing our new product: Nipponhomes.
The Japanese Zillow
Cost Breakdown of Our Japanese Home + Renovation for Airbnb
For all those curious minds.
Japan’s Love Affair with Modular Homes
What we can learn in the West and what we can learn as foreign buyers in Japan.
Izu Peninsula Spotlight: Tokyo’s Closest Affordable Escape
Surfing, beaches, proximity to Tokyo all at a good price
How do I pay my property taxes in Japan?
If you don't plan on living in Japan, you'll need local help
Myoko Spotlight: A Booming Ski Town
Are we Late to the Party?
From Dreaming to Owning: Your Japan Home Buying Journey, Demystified
Most Common Questions Clients Ask Me
I hope this answers a lot your guys questions !
Best Vending Machine Drinks in Japan (and a Few to Avoid)
Something more fun this week.
New Referral Program
Otaru Spotlight: A Hidden Gem for Skiers, Investors, and Travelers
Book Review: Emergent Tokyo: Designing the Spontaneous City
New Subscribers—Start Here!
Goat Farms, Ski Lodges, and Sake Shops: Why Japan’s Zoning Laws create dynamic living
10 Things I Look for When Buying an Akiya in Japan
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Is Tokyo the Greatest Food City—Scratch That—the Greatest City in the World?
From Skepticism to Success: How Ann Turned Her Japanese Property Dream into Reality with YukiHomes.
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The Bento Box: Issue 5
What I've Learned as a Small Buisness Owner in The World of AI
The Bento Box: Issue 4
The Key Differences Foreigners Need to Understand Before Buying a Home in Japan
The Bento Box: Issue 3
The Bento Box: Issue 2
When Japanese Tradition Collides With My Need for a Workspace
The Bento Box
Issue 1.
This Is How We Help Clients Actually Make Money in Japan
If your interested in Otaru read this article...
Why Japan Has No MLS
(And what it uses instead)
Why Japan Might Be the Best Country to Buy a Holiday Home if you have young Children
Its Safe. Easy. Affordable. And fun for kids.
The World’s Biggest City Is Also… Weirdly Quiet
I mean this as a good thing...
Stop Looking for Ski-In / Ski-Out in Japan
It (Basically) Doesn’t Exist
The Konbini Layer.
A New NipponHomes Feature.
Zoning and Lack of NIMBYism Is the Real Driver of Japanese Housing Prices.
Not population decline.
Why Buy a Home in Japan If You Only Visit a Few Times a Year?
Will Japan ban foreigners from buying homes?
Whats the difference between us and the other guys?
Stop Renting Your Peak Self
Surf Towns You Can Actually Afford to Live In
Find a proper surf spot to own property in without breaking the bank
Yuki Homes' Guide: Is Now the Best Time to Buy in Japan?
Timing your purchase for maximum advantage and minimal headaches
Spring 2025 Outlook: Why Investors Are Turning to Japan Real Estate
The smart money is moving East while others chase overpriced U.S. markets
Yuki Homes' 2025 Guide to Buying Homes in Japan as a U.S. Investor
Everything you need to know before diving into the Japanese real estate market
The 1981 Rule: Why Earthquake Building Codes Changed Everything for Akiya Buyers
The date that separates manageable renovations from structural nightmares
Why Japanese Houses Get Moldy (And How to Actually Prevent It)
The reality of humid climate living—and the strategies that actually work
The Hidden Akiya Market: Why the Best Properties Never Make It Online
The properties you can't Google are often the ones worth finding
The Legal Side: Akiya Contracts, Conditions, and Gotchas
Everything you need to know about akiya bank legal requirements so you don't get blindsided
Success Stories: Foreign Buyers Who Nailed Their Akiya Purchase
Real people, real properties, real lessons learned from successful akiya bank deals
Renovation Budgets and Reality Checks: What ¥2 Million in Repairs Actually Gets You
Breaking down the real costs of making an akiya livable (without the fairy tale endings)
The Best Akiya Bank Regions for Foreign Buyers
Where to focus your search for maximum value and minimum headaches
To Airbnb or Not To Airbnb?
That’s the question on almost every client’s mind.
Why Japan Is a Dream Destination for Architects
A quasi-review of “The Japanese House” by Naomi Pollock
Why Digital Nomads Should Consider Owning and Not Renting in Japan
What does LDK mean in Japanese real estate?
And where does it come from.
To Buy or Rent a Car in Japan?
The Math is simple. The desire to own a JDM is strong.
The anomaly in the Japanese Real estate market
Our Story
The Case for Hokkaido: Japan’s Most Underrated Prefecture for Living, Investing, and Adventure
Going to try something new with this blog style post let me know what you guys think!
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While the US has lost the soul of Skiing, Japan still embraces it.
Why Houses in Japan Are So Cheap
